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Old Dogs and New Tricks: Determinants of the Adoption of Productivity-Enhancing Work Practices

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  • Casey Ichniowski

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  • Kathryn Shaw

    (Carnegie Mellon University)

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  • Casey Ichniowski & Kathryn Shaw, 1995. "Old Dogs and New Tricks: Determinants of the Adoption of Productivity-Enhancing Work Practices," Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, Economic Studies Program, The Brookings Institution, vol. 26(1995 Micr), pages 1-65.
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